Malacca

[ muh-lak-uh, -lah-kuh ]

noun

1. a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula: formerly a part of the British Straits Settlements and of the Federation of Malaya. 640 sq. mi. (1,658 sq. km).
2. a seaport in and the capital of this state.
3. Strait of, a strait between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. 35–185 miles (56–298 km) wide.

malacca

¹

/ məˈlækə /

noun

1. the stem of the rattan palm
2. a walking stick made from this stem

Malacca

²

/ məˈlækə /

noun

1. a state of SW Peninsular Malaysia: rubber plantations. Capital: Malacca. Pop: 635 791 (2000). Area: 1683 sq km (650 sq miles)

Other Words From

• Ma·laccan adjective noun

Example Sentences

This led to trade posts along the Straits of Malacca for easy access to China, notably in Penang and Singapore.

From Ozy

"Wait," said Chief Inspector Kerry, and went swinging in, carrying his overall and having the malacca cane tucked under his arm.

From Project Gutenberg

Malacca is, near the coast, merely hilly; but further in the interior the hills swell into a fine mountain range.

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He had light grey suède gloves, and carried a gold-mounted malacca cane with a curved handle.

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The Semangs of Malacca are jet-black in color, with thick lips, flat nose, and protruding abdomen.

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The Indian fleet had just entered the Straits of Malacca, and were sailing in open order, with a fresh breeze and smooth water.

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